The Mental Ability Evaluations Conducted at Ellis Island Could Best

question 44

Multiple Choice

The mental ability evaluations conducted at Ellis Island could best be characterized as:

• A) psychological testing.
• B) psychological assessment.
• C) case-study techniques.
• D) interviewing.

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Definitions:

Paraphrase

To restate something using different words or phrases, typically to clarify the meaning or provide a simpler explanation.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique whereby a conditioned response is replaced with a new, more desirable response.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to teach individuals skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships, originally developed for treating borderline personality disorder.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns to improve mood and behavior.